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For true Gossip Girl nuts above the -- well, let's face it, the real age you're supposed to watch shows like this -- the real star of the show is Dorota. Her common sense and biting lines are as reliable as Serena's hemlines and dumbassedness and Chuck's dreaminess. Sigh. Anyway, I caught up with Zuzanna Szadkowski at a party for the publication of You Know You Want It by Eric Daman (aka Gossip Girl's Costume Designer) at -- where else -- Bendel's! We dished about what's in store for a pregnant Dorota, and, of course, how Countess Dorota stacks up against Real Housewife of NYC Countess LuAnn de Lesseps.

TWoP: What can we expect from the second half of the season? We were left with a pregnant Dorota!Zuzanna Szadkowski: In that regard we'll have to wait and see, but it's a very exciting [rejoining] of the lives of the Upper East Side for sure.

TWoP: What kind of mother do you think Dorota would be?ZS: I think Dorota would be an awesome mom. She's totally passionate, patient, loyal, and cool, so I think it would be fun.

TWoP: After Dorota has her baby, will she still work for Blair?ZS: I have no idea -- we'll have to wait and see.

TWoP: Dorota's always been pretty supportive of Blair and Chuck. Where do you, not your character, want to see their relationship go?ZS: I always say that what makes Dorota happy is what makes Blair happy.

TWoP: Are you surprised by the huge fan reaction to your character?ZS: I'm really grateful. I love the fact that ... anybody likes Dorota. [It] is crazy, awesome to me. I feel so blessed.

TWoP: When people come up to you do they expect to hear the accent?ZS: Usually people are surprised [not to hear it] and [that's] a nice compliment.

TWoP: In terms of style, do you think Dorota's going to get to mix it up a little?ZS: Dorota always has great accessories, so maybe she'll take the next step.

TWoP: Is there anything you'd like to see change about Dorota in the new season? A different direction you'd like to see her go in?ZS: No -- I think Dorota ... she's sweet and she's funny, and I'm personally a big fan of hers. I'm in love with her, so to quote the old high school yearbook, I hope she 'stays the same.'

TWoP: Do you have a favorite reality star?ZS: I love all the Housewife shows, but the Countess [de Lesseps] is my favorite because in the [Gossip Girl] webisodes that aired last season, it turned out Dorota was a Countess. So, Countess LuAnn is close to Dorota's heart. I really think she's awesome. I met her once with her daughter, and she was so gorgeous, and they were really sweet to me.

TWoP: If Dorota met the Countess in something like a cage match, who would take home the title?ZS: I think the Countess could hold her own because she's like super tall.